Powder compact



Patented June 24, 1941 UNlreD STATES Prem* 4 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in face powder compacts of the type comprising a case for the reception of a supply oi powder and a powder pull'. The primary object of the invention is to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character embodying novel means whereby the desired quantity of powder may be expedi` tiously deposited on the powder puff in a neat, sanitary manner before the latter is removed from the case.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a powder compact of the aforementioned character which will be comparatively simple in construction, durable, light in weight, attractive in appearanceand which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specication, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like characters of reference designate correspondinlg parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a powder compact constructed in accordance with the present invention, portions of the device being broken away.

Figure 2 is a view in vertical section through the device, taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a view principally in vertical section through a modification.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the reference numeral I designates a circular case of any suitable material. A perforated horizontal partition 2 divides the case I into an upper compartment 3 for the reception of a supply of face powder and a lower compartment A which accommodates a powder pu 5. Access to the powder puff compartment 4 is had through the medium of a bottom closure 6 which is hinged at 'I to the case I. A suitable catch 8 secures the closure B in closed position. Mounted on the inside of the closure 6 is a mirror 9. A circular sheet I U of suitable fabric is mounted on the partition 2.

The powder compartment 3 is closed by a removable screw cover II. The cover II has formed therein a circular opening I 2. It will be observed that the cover II is substantially frusta-conical.

Mounted in the cover II and projecting through the opening I2 therein is a substantially truste-conical diaphragm I3 of suitable flexible material, preferably leather. The marginal portion of the diaphragm I3 is secured in an annular groove or channel I4 which is provided therefor in the cover II. The formation of this groove or channel I4 provides an abutment which is engageable with the top of the case I when the cover II is screwed down thereon.

The central portion of the diaphragm I3 is flattened and clamped between a pair of discs I5 of metal or other suitable material, said discs being connected by a rivet I6. Mounted in the threaded neck I'I of the cover II is a flat spring I8 having one end portion engaged with the inner head of the rivet I6 for yieldingly urging the diaphragm I3 upwardly through the opening I 2.

It is thought that the operation of the device will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briey, the face powder is placed in the compartment 3 by removing the cover II. By flexing the diaphragm I3 downwardly against the tension of the spring I8 air which is trapped in the upper portion of the compartment 3 forces a quantity of the face powder through the fabric sieve I0 and the perforated partition 2 onto the powder puit 5 in the lower compartment 4. When it is estimated that the desired quantity of powder has been thus deposited on the powder puff 5, the closure 6 is opened and said powder puff removed from the compartment 4 for use. It will thus be seen that the desired quantity of powder may be deposited on the puff 5 without waste.

In the modication illustrated in Figure 3 of the drawing, the reference numeral I 9 designates a cover of the slip type which is mounted on the case I. A resilient ring 2! clamps the marginal portion of the diaphragm I3 in the cover I9. A coil spring 2l, which is supported by the partition 2, is engaged with the inner disk I5 for yieldingly urging the diaphragm I3 upwardly through the opening in the cover I9. The discs I5 are connected by a screw 22. The operation of this embodiment is substantially similar to that of the form illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 of the drawing. If desired, any suitable means may be provided for positively securing the slip cover I9 on the case I.

It is believed that the many advantages of a powder compact constructed in accordance with the pres-ent invention will be readily understood and although preferred embodiments of the device are as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that further modifications and changes in the details of construction may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A powder compact comprising a case, a hor` izontal foraminous partition in the case providing an upper compartment'for powder and lower compartment for the reception of a powder pui, a cover for the upper compartment mounted on the case, said cover having an opening therein, a substantially irusto-conical diaphragm mounted in the cover, discs secured on the opposite sides of the central portion of said diaphragm, and a spring in the case engaged with the inner disc for yieldingly urging the diaphragm outwardly through the opening in the cover, said diaphragm constituting means for forcing the powder through the foraminous partition 'into the lower compartment.

'2. A powder compact comprising a case, a horizontal foraminous partition in the case providing an upper compartment for the reception of powder and a lower compartment for the reception of a powderY pu, a removable cover for the upper compartment comprising a neckV threadedly engaged in the case, said cover having a circular opening therein, a substantially frusto-conical diaphragm mounted in thev cover and projecting upwardly through the opening, said diaphragm constituting means for forcing the powder through the oraminous partition into the lower compartment, and a spring mounted on the inside of the neck of the cover engaged with the `diaphragm for'yieldingly urging said diaphragm upwardly through the opening in the cover.

3. A powder compact comprising a case, a horizontal foraminous partition in the'case providing an upper compartment for the reception of powder and a lower compartment for the reception of a powder-puff, a cover for the upper compartment including a neck threadedly engaged in the case, said cover having an internal annular channel in its peripheral portion and further having a centrally located, circular opening therein, a substantially frusto-conical diaphragm having its marginal portions engaged in the channel, said diaphragm projecting upwardly through the opening in the cover, a pair of iiat, rigid discs mounted on the opposite sides of the central portion of the diaphragm, a rivet clamping said discs together with the diaphragm therebetween, and a flat spring mounted in the skirt and having a free yend portion engaged with the rivet for yieldingly urging the diaphragm upwardly through the opening in the cover, said diaphragm constituting means for forcing the powder downwardly through the foraminous partition into the lower compartment.

4. A powder compact comprising a case, a horizontal foraminous partition in said case providing'anupper compartment for the reception of powder and a lower compartment for the Ireception of a' powder puiT, a cover removably mounted on thecase, said-cover having an opening therein, a substantially frusto-conical diaphragm mounted in the cover and extending upwardly through the opening therein, a ring securing the marginal portion of the diaphragm in the cover, rigid discs mounted on the opposite sides of the central portion of the diaphragm, means clamping the discs together with the diaphragm therebetween, and a coil spring supported Yby the partition .and engaged beneath the inner disc for yieldingly urging the diaphragm upwardly through the opening in the cover, said diaphragm constituting means for forcing the powder downwardly through the ioraminous partition into the lower compartment.

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